Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A change in direction or position, often caused by an external force, that results in something being turned away from its original path.

Example: The deflection of the arrow was caused by the strong wind.

Definition: Able to change direction or cause something to change direction.

Example: The deflective surface of the shield redirected the incoming projectiles.

Definition: To remove all the trees from a forest or area of land, usually to use the land for something else.

Example: The company plans to deforest a large area to build a new shopping center.

Definition: The act of cutting down trees in a forest to use the land for something else, like farming or building.

Example: Deforestation is a major environmental issue that affects wildlife and climate.

Definition: Able to be changed in shape or form without breaking.

Example: The material used in the sculpture is deformable, allowing the artist to create various shapes.

Definition: To change something from a formal state to a more casual or relaxed state.

Example: The new policy aims to deformalize the dress code at the office.

Definition: A change in the shape or form of something, usually making it worse or less normal.

Example: The deformation of the metal occurred due to excessive heat and pressure.

Definition: Related to changes in shape or form, often due to stress or pressure.

Example: The deformational changes in the material were evident after the experiment.

Definition: To reorganize a computer's data so that files are stored in a continuous manner, which helps improve performance.

Example: I need to defragment my hard drive to make it run faster.

Definition: A program or software that reorganizes the data on a computer disk to improve efficiency and speed.

Example: I used a defragmenter to optimize my computer's hard drive performance.